Arizona Republicans have been taking shots at current Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs wherever they reasonably could since she got in office. With Republican majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, they have the luxury of passing bills that they assume she will veto, thus putting together a portfolio of initiatives that help make the case about why … Read More
Coming to Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West on February 28th… Academy Award-Winning Actor Kevin Costner to Receive “Western Spirit Award”
The Western Spirit Award gala to include a Q&A with Costner and silent/live auction items that include Costner inspired and autographed memorabilia On Friday, February 28, 2024, award-winning actor Kevin Costner will be visiting Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West to receive the inaugural Western Spirit Award – designed by artist Herb Mignery – at their Western Spirit Award … Read More
Axon’s Special Interest Legislation To Prevent 2026 Election On Massive Apartment Plan In Scottsdale Appears Dead. Arizona Senate. President Warren Petersen Assures Leaders The Bill Will Not Go Forward
By TAAAZE (Taxpayers Against Awful Apartmentment Zoning Exemptions) (Scottsdale, Ariz.) Senate Bill 1352 has been stopped in its tracks at the Arizona State Senate. The bill could have canceled a November 2026 Scottsdale election challenging Axon’s rezoning proposal to build some 1,900 multi-family units near Hayden and the 101 and allow the rezoning to stand. That rezoning is believed to … Read More
Impressive Arizona Business & Cultural Leaders Rally Behind Inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week
Four-Day Event at WestWorld to Welcome Some 100 Leading Galleries From Around the World in March Elite corporate sponsors and leading cultural partners are providing a big boost to the inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, a four-day, first-of-its-kind fine art fair that will be the largest concentration of galleries in one place in the American Southwest’s history. Set for Thursday, March 20 … Read More
Ken Kendricks’ Legacy is Shaping Up
Arizona sports have had a really rough go of it recently, and a significant amount of the blame is often tossed at ownership (and for good reason). The Suns’ disappointment compared to expectations can easily be pinned on Mat Ishbia’s flashy offseason moves that seemed to be more style than substance. The Bidwell family has long been in the crosshairs … Read More
Statement on Governor’s Veto of HB 2703 and SB 1011
By County Supervisor Thomas Galvin “Arizonans want election results faster, and I am confident the exemplary work of legislators in both the Arizona House and Senate over the past month will make that a reality. I have been a strong proponent for necessary election reforms. House Bill 2703 and Senate Bill 1011 accomplish the goals I outlined in my Chairman’s … Read More
Reflecting on an Interesting Four Years: The Legacy of Former Mayor Dave Ortega
One of the bigger surprises of the November election was the relative trouncing that incumbent Mayor Dave Ortega received at the hands of Lisa Borowsky. Most pundits figured it would be a close election but that the power of incumbency would win out; instead, the mayoral race mirrored a significant rightward shift across American politics, and Borowsky won by over … Read More
Nothing’s Ever Easy: the Diamondbacks Stadium Plan Runs Into Opponents
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in a bit of a pickle. Their once classic yet futuristic ballpark is now outdated, breaking down, and in sore need of significant upgrades. A few legislators came up with a potential solution which would cover the costs without putting an extra burden on taxpayers if they do not go to games. The concept is, if … Read More
Guest Editorial: Axon Apartment Legislative Bills – SB1352 and HB2925
By Representative Joseph Chaplik HB2925 and SB1352 are complete shams and a shameless attempt by Axon to circumvent the will of voters. I’ve been aggressively opposed to any bad policy bills and working tirelessly to protect our rights. That’s why I am standing up against these horrible legislative bills – SB1352 and HB2925 – that seek to overturn the will of the people and override … Read More
See “Yellowstone” Showrunner Taylor Sheridan & Celebrate Cowboy Culture & Horsemanship at the 20th Annual Cactus Reining Classic This March”
Free 9-Day Event Serves as the Sole Qualifier for “The Run for a Million,” the Sport’s Premier Annual Event with a $1 Million Grand Prize He’s almost singlehandedly reinvigorated the nation’s love affair with Western and cowboy culture, and now, Taylor Sheridan, the hitmaker behind the likes of “Yellowstone,” “Landman” and “The Last Cowboy” is bringing the grit, drama and … Read More